Sirroco fans are great. We have 3 in our 14.4ft van 
Think we have a fan fetish
Think we have a fan fetish
Sirroco Mk II fans
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Sirroco fans are great. We have 3 in our 14.4ft van
@spiderpig where do you have them mounted. I have the same size van and was thinking of putting one in each bunk and one at the main bed but was concerned that the ones in the bunks would be too noisy and push too much air with the curtains closed.
We have one mounted under the last little cupboard/hatch next to the main window that opens near the table, this can then be used when your at the table or pointing into the main bed end, which is mainly what its in that spot for. Another one is mounted on top of the cupboard at the back next to the top bunk. This can point into the top bunk or be directed to the kitchen area when cooking etc or just in general to keep air moving in the van, folds down flat on top of cupboard nicely here too when roof is down. 3rd one is mounted to the wall near the little light in the lower bunk. We have no problem with it blowing curtains open etc as generally only use it on low or mid power setting.
Not my little 6 y.o. The first time will be a mistake - not every time after that.....
Hmmmm - not sure if you are taking the P155 or not (looking at your middle finger nail)
We have 2 x Jayco fans (came with the van). when comparing the Jayco unit and the Sirroco (I played with the Sirroco in the store) the Jayco are far more noise and give off way less air. You can't even compare the 2 for noise of air moved. Having said that we will keep using one of the Jayco ones for the rear bed. Each of the 2 bunks will have a Sirroco installed (after I figure out some sort of guard). The third Sirroco will point either towards the front bed or dining area (depending on time of day - it will be manually swung around). Currently thinking of mounting it behind where the TV sits OR on the edge of the slider.
So it seems mounting to the inside of the outer wall might be OK. Thanks
@mfexpanda - I thin k the pic is for Gen 1. It was more for reference for a guard than anything else. I think some of the difference I read about are
1) Made in Canada instead of China (not sure if this is good or bad
)2) I think they now have 4 timer options
3) Polarity protection so they don't blow up if you wire them wrong
Definitely not worth upgrading if you already have Gen 1 fans.
For what it worth, even without the polarity protection they don't blow up, regardless how hard and repeatedly I tried
Hmmmm - not sure if you are taking the P155 or not (looking at your middle finger nail)
Yeah my poor attempt at comedy, my kids still don't know how I really chopped it off. Every time they ask a new random story comes out
ound:Keeps me amused!
Like the Sirocco, the Ultimate is very impressive. It a very solid and weighty unit. The Sirocco has 3 speeds, and a timer; the ultimate has 2 speeds, no timer. The Ultimate is a bit less intrusive and easily detaches from the fixed mount. We've only used the fan on low speed, high speed nearly blows us out of the bed.
I bought 2 from a QLD guy on Ebay for $83 each. He was great to deal with, if the link below doesn't work search for user "ulublu" on Ebay
http://www.ebay.com.au/usr/ulublu
Any marine parts seller will have them such as Whitworths. Just make sure you get the package that has the cig plug, screw on mount, and suction mounts. If you fix the screw on mount, you can still use the fan elsewhere on the suction mount.
"Industry recognized and a long time favorite of sailors! The model 747 Ultimate 12 Volt DC fan is recognized by Practical Sailor magazine as a “Best Buy” in the marine market."
That's great....but I might avoid Whitworths. It costs me money every time I go near them.
I'll definitely investigate these....we have no small sticky fingers to worry about, and they seem to fit the bill. Just want something to keep the air moving when free camping but light and stowable.
I'm sold.
I suppose you'll want a commission so you can add to your wardrobe?
I'll definitely investigate these....we have no small sticky fingers to worry about, and they seem to fit the bill. Just want something to keep the air moving when free camping but light and stowable.
I'm sold.
I suppose you'll want a commission so you can add to your wardrobe?
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whooo...my life is fulfilled.
12v fans and Aldi.....I'll have to allocate some time in my busy diary.
Thanks for that....I can't see them advertised on the Aldi site which I assumed was nationwide. It only show specials till the 11th.....do you have special info @mfexpanda ?
These look good! And a good price.
These look good! And a good price.
The only special info is my wife keeps bringing these catalogs home
I might grab one on the weekend. Aldi sales are weird some things go within 5 mins of door opening.
Others still there weeks later. I know camping gear seems to stay for longer in the Melb city store
Others still there weeks later. I know camping gear seems to stay for longer in the Melb city store